| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Infantry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Continued as Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 4 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Switched to Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 10 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Corporal |
| 11 | Continued as Cavalry at age 58 |
| 11 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |